Introduction

The MPEX1394B3 3-Port Mini PCI Express FireWire Card is a PCI Express to FireWire-800/FireWire-400 adapter that enables you to add external FireWire connectivity on very small form factor or embedded systems. The PCIe FireWire card provides two FireWire-800 ports and one FireWire-400 port, this adapter card supports the latest external FireWire storage devices at data transfer speeds of up to 800 Mbps.

Using the Mini PCI Express (Mini Card) form factor, this adapter card is designed for use in the latest very small form factor computer systems, such as Mini-ITX or custom embedded solutions where a full-sized PCI Express card would not fit.

Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Benefits

• A Mini PCI Express form factor designed for use in some small form factor and embedded systems
• Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support

Features

• 2 external 9-pin FireWire-800 ports with support for data transfer rates up to 800 Mbps
• 1 external 6-pin FireWire-400 port with supported transfer rates up to 400 Mbps
• Compliant with PCI Express Mini Card specification 1.2
• Optional external power support for high-powered FireWire devices
• Compliant with IEEE 1394b and backward compatible with IEEE 1394a - 2000 as well as 1394-1995 standards
• Plug-and-Play and hot-swap compatible

Specification

Connector Type(s): Mini PCI Express x1 (52 pin) Male

Internal Ports: LP4 (4 pin, Molex Large Drive Power) Male

External Ports: FireWire 400 (6 pin, IEEE 1394a) Female

FireWire 800 (9 pin, IEEE 1394b) Female

Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F)

Storage Temperature: -54°C to 150°C (-65°F to 302°F)

Ports: 3

Interface: FireWire 800 (1394b)

Bus Type: Mini PCI Express

Card Type: Low Profile

Industry Standards: IEEE-1394/1394A/1394B

Chipset ID: Texas Instruments - XIO2213B

Shipping (Package) Weight: 173 g [6.1 oz]

Type and Rate: FireWire 400 IEEE-1394a - 400 Mbit/s

FireWire 800 IEEE-1394b - 800 Mbit/s

Product Length: 50 mm [2 in]

Product Width: 30 mm [1.2 in]

Product Height: 4 mm [0.2 in]

Product Weight: 6.8 g [0.2 oz]

OS Compatibility: Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10

System and Cable Requirements: Available Mini PCI Express expansion slot (full length)

Note: Ensure computer case has an available expansion card slot

Included in Package: Mini PCI Express FireWire card

Internal Data Cable

4-pin LP4 Molex Adapter Cable

Full Profile Bracket

Video Editing Software CD

Instruction Manual